Nyad
A drama starring Annette Bening, Jodie Foster and Rhys Ifans
The remarkable true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60 and with the help of her best friend and coach, commits to achieving her life-long dream: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida.
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One Second
A drama starring Liu Haocun, Zhang Yi and Fan Wei
A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond.
Out of Africa (1985)
A lovestory starring Robert Redford, Meryl Streep and Klaus Maria Brandauer
Tells the life story of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the 20th century moved to Africa to build a new life for herself. The film is based on her 1937 autobiographical novel.
Pearl Harbor (2001)
A war movie starring Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale and Josh Hartnett
The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2007)
A crime movie starring Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman and Rachel Hurd-Wood
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
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Primavera
A music movie starring Tecla Insolia, Michele Riondino and Fabrizia Sacchi
In 18th century Venice, 20-year-old violin virtuoso Cecilia lives at the Pièta orphanage, where, despite her talent, she remains confined, knowing that marriage is the only way out. Yet, her life takes a turn after she meets Antonio Vivaldi, a brilliant and ambitious composer who becomes the new violin teacher ... (more)